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Best city break destinations

Made for a long weekend.

47 destinations across 8 regions.

Africa

Accra
Ghana

Accra

Jamestown Lighthouse, Independence Arch, Makola Market, Labadi Beach

Budget day from GH₵ 730 · Best Nov–Feb

Asia

Baku
Azerbaijan

Baku

Maiden Tower, Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center, Boulevard

Budget day from AZN 75 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

China
China

China

Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, Guilin limestone peaks, giant pandas

Budget day from ¥ 350 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral

Budget day from VND 800,000 · Best Jan–May

Jakarta
Indonesia

Jakarta

Monas, Kota Tua, Istiqlal Mosque, Bundaran HI

Budget day from Rp 450,000 · Best May–Sep

Japan
Japan

Japan

Fushimi Inari gates, bullet trains, cherry blossoms, onsen, Osaka arcades

Budget day from ¥ 12,500 · Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, Thean Hou Temple

Budget day from RM 125 · Best Jan–Feb, May–Aug

Malaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia

Petronas Towers, Borneo orangutans, Sipadan diving, George Town street food

Budget day from RM 130 · Best Mar–Aug

Shanghai
China

Shanghai

The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Jing'an Temple

Budget day from yuan 280 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov

Singapore
Singapore

Singapore

Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, hawker centre Michelin street food

Budget day from S$ 111 · Best Feb–Apr, Jul–Aug

South Korea
South Korea

South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korean barbecue, DMZ border crossing, Jeju Island

Budget day from ₩ 85,000 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov

Taiwan
Taiwan

Taiwan

Taroko gorges, Alishan sunrise, Jiufen teahouses, Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao

Budget day from NT$ 2,100 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Tokyo
Japan

Tokyo

Shibuya crossing, Meiji Shrine, Michelin sushi, cherry blossoms and ginkgo

Budget day from ¥ 11,800 · Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov

Caribbean

Belize
Belize

Belize

Great Blue Hole, Xunantunich, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Lamanai

Budget day from BZ$ 185 · Best Feb–May

Europe

Amsterdam
Netherlands

Amsterdam

Ring of glittering canals, gabled houses, Rijksmuseum, Keukenhof tulip fields

Budget day from €120 · Best Apr–Aug

Barcelona
Spain

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta beach, Boqueria market tapas

Budget day from €98 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Belgium
Belgium

Belgium

Grand Place Brussels, Bruges canals, artisan beer, chocolate and waffles

Budget day from €110 · Best Apr–Sep

Berlin
Germany

Berlin

Berlin Wall remnants, Brandenburg Gate, Museumsinsel, bohemian Kreuzberg neighbourhood

Budget day from €88 · Best May–Sep

Budapest
Hungary

Budapest

Széchenyi thermal baths, Castle Hill, Danube Chain Bridge, ruin bars

Budget day from HUF 32,500 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Cork
Ireland

Cork

English Market, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Charles Fort, Cork City Gaol, Cobh

Budget day from €90 · Best May–Sep

Czech Republic
Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Prague's astronomical clock, Charles Bridge, and Kutna Hora bone chapel.

Budget day from Kč 1,750 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Denmark
Denmark

Denmark

Colourful Nyhavn harbour, Tivoli Gardens, and Viking heritage at Roskilde.

Budget day from DKK 900 · Best May–Sep

Dublin
Ireland

Dublin

Book of Kells at Trinity College, Guinness pubs, and Newgrange tombs nearby.

Budget day from €136 · Best May–Sep

Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Edinburgh

Castle on volcanic rock, Royal Mile, whisky tastings, and Arthur's Seat views.

Budget day from £109 · Best May–Sep

Estonia
Estonia

Estonia

Tallinn's Gothic Old Town, Lahemaa bogs, smoked Baltic sprat, and spa farms.

Budget day from €73 · Best May–Sep

Gdansk
Poland

Gdansk

Neptune's Fountain, The Crane, St. Mary's Church, European Solidarity Centre

Budget day from zł 265 · Best May–Sep

Middle East

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's 82 marble domes and Louvre Abu Dhabi

Budget day from AED 330 · Best Nov–Mar

Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Burj Khalifa, gold souks, desert safaris, and dancing fountains.

Budget day from AED 380 · Best Nov–Mar

Kuwait
Kuwait

Kuwait

Kuwait Towers, Grand Mosque, Al-Mubarakiya, The Avenues, Failaka Island

Budget day from KD 26 · Best Nov–Mar

Tel Aviv
Israel

Tel Aviv

White City Bauhaus, Jaffa Old City, Carmel Market, Tayelet, Port Said

Budget day from ₪ 350 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

North America

Calgary
Canada

Calgary

Calgary Tower, Central Library, Prince's Island Park, Bow River, Peace Bridge

Budget day from C$ 140 · Best Jun–Sep

Canada
Canada

Canada

Lake Louise turquoise waters, Niagara Falls, Northern Lights Yukon, Old Quebec City

Budget day from C$ 200 · Best Jun–Sep

Chicago
United States

Chicago

Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, The Art Institute of Chicago

Budget day from US$156 · Best May–Sep

Las Vegas
United States

Las Vegas

Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, Red Rock Canyon, world-class chef restaurants

Budget day from US$135 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Miami
United States

Miami

Art Deco South Beach, Wynwood murals, Cuban food, Everglades wildlife

Budget day from US$160 · Best Nov–Apr

New York
United States

New York

Empire State Building, Broadway shows, Brooklyn Bridge, world-class museums

Budget day from $176 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Panama
Panama

Panama

Panama Canal, Casco Viejo, Bridge of the Americas, Biomuseo

Budget day from US$65 · Best Jan–Apr

San Francisco
United States

San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Muir Woods redwoods, Mission burrito, Chinatown

Budget day from US$165 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Toronto
Canada

Toronto

CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Kensington Market, diverse neighbourhood dining

Budget day from C$ 167 · Best May–Sep

Vancouver
Canada

Vancouver

Ski Whistler slopes, kayak Indian Arm, Stanley Park rainforest, Granville Island market

Budget day from C$ 175 · Best Jun–Sep

the USA
United States

the USA

Grand Canyon, Route 66, Yellowstone geysers, sequoias, jazz-soaked New Orleans

Budget day from US$155 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Oceania

Auckland
New Zealand

Auckland

Sky Tower, Auckland Domain, Waiheke Island, Mount Eden, Viaduct Harbour

Budget day from NZ$ 145 · Best Nov–Apr

Brisbane
Australia

Brisbane

South Bank, Story Bridge, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, City Hall, Mount Coot-tha

Budget day from A$ 118 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Melbourne
Australia

Melbourne

Hosier Lane street art, Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, espresso laneway culture

Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Oct–Mar

Sydney
Australia

Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains, Sydney Rock Oysters

Budget day from A$ 155 · Best Nov–Mar

South America

Brazil
Brazil

Brazil

Christ the Redeemer, Iguazu Falls, Amazon rainforest, Carnival, Copacabana beach

Budget day from R$ 340 · Best Jun–Sep

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca Forest, feijoada

Budget day from R$ 360 · Best Dec–Mar, Sep

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